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Steroids It is a familiar word with typically negative connotations No doubt most have heard about athletes who abuse steroids and are looked upon as superhero types On the other hand some may be all too aware of the bad side effects associated with steroid medications including heart and liver damage Steroids should be banned from athletic usage because of the negative long-term effects and influence on teensMore than a million people in the US are thought to have used steroids 48 percent of them are under the age of twenty-five Of the million people that have experimented with steroids very few are aware of the harmful effects Some of the most common effects include severe acne high blood pressure trembling and weakening of tendons which may result in tearing or rupture DiConsiglio 4However for teenagers there is the additional risk of premature closure of the growth plates of the long bones Even if not for this added risk the self-administration of anabolics by teenagers must be strongly discouraged As compared to mature adults teenagers are more likely to abuse anabolic steroids to the possible detriment of their health Generally less focused upon long-range health than adults more susceptible to peer pressure and eager for fast results teenagers are much more likely to use anabolics in dangerously high dosages and without any medical supervision The effects can be irreversible or undetected until it is too late Unlike almost all other drugs all steroid-based hormones have one unique characteristic their dangers may not be detected for months years or even decades Therefore long after steroid use has ended he or she may develop side effectsWhen younger athletes see their superhero athlete hit that game winning home run or run in the winning touchdown they envision being just like them The younger athlete then begins to want to jump higher and run faster than their opponents thus promoting them to seek performance-enhancing drugs This could steer the

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